Metformin cuts insulin resistance and chances of kidney disease in young, obese rats

byAmerican Physiological SocietyAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00078.2023Improving insulin resistance with metformin, a

Updated on: January 18,2024 16

Metformin cuts insulin resistance and chances of kidney disease in young, obese rats

byAmerican Physiological SocietyAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Renal Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajprenal.00078.2023Improving insulin resistance with metformin, a

Updated on:January 18,2024 16

Study shows obese flies live longer on a diet at any age

byUniversity of ConnecticutDrosophila. Credit: WikipediaOld, obese flies get healthier and live longer if put on a diet, University of Connecticut researchers reporton Dec. 8 inPNAS.

Updated on: January 17,2024 10

Study shows obese flies live longer on a diet at any age

byUniversity of ConnecticutDrosophila. Credit: WikipediaOld, obese flies get healthier and live longer if put on a diet, University of Connecticut researchers reporton Dec. 8 inPNAS.

Updated on:January 17,2024 10

Study reveals health impact of eating disorders

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityPrevalence of possible eating disorder by number of physical conditions. Credit:Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity(2023)

Updated on: July 02,2024 6

Study reveals health impact of eating disorders

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityPrevalence of possible eating disorder by number of physical conditions. Credit:Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity(2023)

Updated on:July 02,2024 6

Mom's dietary fat rewires male and female brains differently

by Duke UniversityA microglia (in magenta) from a male mouse born to a mom on a high-fat diet, which sequesters more brain serotonin (in green) than males with mom’s eating a typical lab diet. Th

Updated on: February 21,2024 10

Mom's dietary fat rewires male and female brains differently

by Duke UniversityA microglia (in magenta) from a male mouse born to a mom on a high-fat diet, which sequesters more brain serotonin (in green) than males with mom’s eating a typical lab diet. Th

Updated on:February 21,2024 10

Diabetes risk in overweight, obese teens varies substantially by baseline HbA1c

by Lori SolomonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFive-year diabetes risk among teens with overweight or obesity varies substantially by baseline HbA1c levels, according to a studypublished

Updated on: March 14,2024 13

Diabetes risk in overweight, obese teens varies substantially by baseline HbA1c

by Lori SolomonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFive-year diabetes risk among teens with overweight or obesity varies substantially by baseline HbA1c levels, according to a studypublished

Updated on:March 14,2024 13

Wearable monitor detects stress hormone levels across a full 24-hour day

byUniversity of BirminghamThe U-RHYTHM device is worn in a comfortable band placed around the hips. The position of the microdialysis membrane, which is placed superficially in the skin. Credit:

Updated on: January 24,2024 19

Wearable monitor detects stress hormone levels across a full 24-hour day

byUniversity of BirminghamThe U-RHYTHM device is worn in a comfortable band placed around the hips. The position of the microdialysis membrane, which is placed superficially in the skin. Credit:

Updated on:January 24,2024 19

All that sitting at work is shortening your life

by Ernie MundellYour office chair could be a killer.New research shows that folks who spent most of their workday sitting were 16% more prone to anearly death, compared to folks in non-sitting j

Updated on: March 13,2024 5

All that sitting at work is shortening your life

by Ernie MundellYour office chair could be a killer.New research shows that folks who spent most of their workday sitting were 16% more prone to anearly death, compared to folks in non-sitting j

Updated on:March 13,2024 5

Hormone infusion improves pancreatic insulin production in cystic fibrosis patients with or at risk for diabetes

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCystic fibrosis is well-known for attacking the lungs through thick blockages of mucus, but those

Updated on: February 05,2024 13

Hormone infusion improves pancreatic insulin production in cystic fibrosis patients with or at risk for diabetes

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCystic fibrosis is well-known for attacking the lungs through thick blockages of mucus, but those

Updated on:February 05,2024 13

Heavier people are not getting enough vitamin C, says study

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found that inadequate vitamin C status is significantly linked to increa

Updated on: July 19,2024 0

Heavier people are not getting enough vitamin C, says study

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international study involving the University of Otago, Christchurch, has found that inadequate vitamin C status is significantly linked to increa

Updated on:July 19,2024 0

Microprotein found to increase appetite in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.004Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United

Updated on: January 31,2024 14

Microprotein found to increase appetite in mice

by Salk InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2022.12.004Obesity and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, are extremely common in the United

Updated on:January 31,2024 14

Researchers investigate the multi-omic landscape of steatosis-to-NASH progression in mice

by Higher Education PressPlasma GDF3 levels are significantly associated with histologic features in patients with NASH. Credit:Life Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1093/lifemeta/loac034The glob

Updated on: February 19,2024 14

Researchers investigate the multi-omic landscape of steatosis-to-NASH progression in mice

by Higher Education PressPlasma GDF3 levels are significantly associated with histologic features in patients with NASH. Credit:Life Metabolism(2022). DOI: 10.1093/lifemeta/loac034The glob

Updated on:February 19,2024 14

How tasty is the food? New insights on how the brain regulates feeding behavior

by Max Planck SocietyThe joy of eating—but when is it enough? A study now shows that the hormone ghrelin and specialized neurons regulate food intake and the associated feeling of reward. Credit:

Updated on: February 21,2024 12

How tasty is the food? New insights on how the brain regulates feeding behavior

by Max Planck SocietyThe joy of eating—but when is it enough? A study now shows that the hormone ghrelin and specialized neurons regulate food intake and the associated feeling of reward. Credit:

Updated on:February 21,2024 12